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Preferred Options
Representation ID: 49887
Received: 02/08/2012
Respondent: Bishops Tachbrook Parish Council
Representation Summary:
Regarding retirement villages, with the right level of provision, these can be an attractive proposition for the able elderly as well those that must have care. But it must attract them in and not be a place to end your days which is, unfortunately what most care homes are. Without a positive approach to this, the elderly will continue to value their home and wish to remain there until they have no other option. As this problem grows, there needs to be positive action to ensure communities look after the elderly, particularly the lonely elderly, in their midst.
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